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Meiji Shrine is surrounded by deep forest and rich nature. It is known as the oasis in the central Tokyo Metropolitan. Dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the shrines holds it annul spring grand festival. There are some presentations of traditional performing arts offered to the shrine by leading masters. The performances includes bugaku, Noh and Kyogen, sankyoku, hogaku and hobu, Satsuma biwa, and others.     Photo by Rs1421. Licensed under Creative Commons.